Larry was in Chicago over the weekend and Chris had a new driver orientation, so there wasn’t a specific topic or theme for this show. We answered some questions from the live audience. Here is a little bit of what we covered:

Leasing a truck to a carrier (not just Landstar)

Emphasis on knowing your numbers 

A conversation Chris had with TA/Petro corporate

Having an attitude of service

Finding a lunatic truck

Random strangers are more reliable than established shops.

Episode 124: Open Topics

Formerly known as The American Truck Driver Podcast, The Blue Ribbon Podcast is a show about how thrive and survive in the Trucking Industry as an Owner/Operator. Hosted by Larry W. Long and Chris Polk, this podcast will give you all the tools and information you need to become a successful Owner/Operator.

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Larry is off this week. Landstar Heavy Haul BCO Phil Frese will be joining us to talk all things Heavy Haul and Platform. Get your questions ready!

Episode 199: Landstar Heavy Haul and Platform with BCO Phil Frese

Episode 198

Larry had a medical procedure today, so he is at home resting. Justin Martin from Freightwaves will be joining us.

Episode 197: Guest Co-Host Justin Martin

$10,000 for a FUEL FILTER????

We took a truck to a shop this week to diagnose a problem. We were given a $10,000 estimate to replace the turbo and the EGR cooler. We didn't trust the diagnosis so we brought the truck 700 miles back to West Virginia. What did we find? A $35 fuel filter that needed replaced.

Episode 196: How Can Shops be THIS Bad?

There is no escaping hard work to succeed in business. Short cuts don’t work.

Episode 124: Open Topics

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